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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.41, 36,668.79 and 14,634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.41, 36,668.79 and 14,634.79 is: 20,196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.41 : 36,668.79 = 14,634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.41/36,668.79 = 14,634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.41x = 36,668.79 × 14,634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.41x = 536,640,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,640,041.20/26,571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.14

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